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'Bad advice': Republicans criticize Trump's policies without going directly at him

Republicans say those around the president are giving him poor counsel. It's a way to disagree with Trump's policies while avoiding blaming him.
Crypto Firms Buoyed By Trump Get Rocked As US Bill Delayed
Crypto Firms Buoyed By Trump Get Rocked As US Bill Delayed
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Sen. John Fetterman's onetime allies step up campaign to challenge him in primary

The Working Families Party launched a new website where, among other efforts, voters can request refunds from Fetterman's campaign.
Image: Senate Votes To Advance Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Image: Senate Votes To Advance Venezuela War Powers Resolution
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Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader

Last night, Senate Republicans blocked a measure that would have barred Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval.
Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One
Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One
17h ago

Senate ACA funding talks fizzle as higher premiums for millions take effect for 2026

Negotiations to revive Obamacare funds have stalled, with optimism fading as open enrollment ends. Most Republicans want the funds to stay expired.
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 9, 2026.
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 9, 2026.

HHS quickly reverses $2 billion in mental health and substance abuse cuts after pushback

Health care advocates and members of Congress expressed opposition to the cuts after being told of them earlier this week.
Woman Holds Bottle of Prescription Medication
Woman Holds Bottle of Prescription Medication

24 members of Congress are 80 or older. More than half are running for re-election.

While older members of leadership in the House and the Senate are retiring, some from the Silent Generation say their seniority is a boon.
Photo illustration of David Scott, John Carter, Jim Baird, Doris Matsui, Maxine Waters, and Hal Rogers with blue and red circular stickers reading "80, 84, 80, 81, 87, and 88" overlaid atop their faces
Photo illustration of David Scott, John Carter, Jim Baird, Doris Matsui, Maxine Waters, and Hal Rogers with blue and red circular stickers reading "80, 84, 80, 81, 87, and 88" overlaid atop their faces
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Vance and Rubio meet with officials from Greenland and Denmark

The Trump administration said it's suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt and Somalia.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
2d ago

More Democratic lawmakers say DOJ prosecutors are investigating them over military video

Reps. Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander and Chrissy Houlahan revealed they've been contacted by federal prosecutors.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., after a briefing about military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea, on December 16, 2025.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., after a briefing about military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea, on December 16, 2025.
2d ago

Senate blocks measure to restrict Venezuela strikes after Trump flips two Republicans

Vance cast the tie-breaker after Sens. Josh Hawley and Todd Young flipped their votes from backing the measure in a procedural vote last week.
Donald Trump speaks
Donald Trump speaks
2d ago

With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death'

Their already razor-thin majority has shrunk in recent weeks, while other Republicans have been absent from votes, leading to floor mishaps.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, D-La., in Washington, DC on Thursday.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, D-La., in Washington, DC on Thursday.
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin under federal investigation after video about refusing illegal orders

The Michigan senator and former CIA officer is one of several Democratic lawmakers to be targeted by the Trump administration with an investigation following the video.
Democratic Lawmakers Hold People's Town Hall
Democratic Lawmakers Hold People's Town Hall